Luci knelt down beside her bed on the eve of her wedding
and asked the Lord
to show her how to be His woman,
for she knew if she could please God, she
would please George.
Show, me Dear Father, how best I can serve both of
you,
for you know my heart more than I, and I trust You.
So many
conflicting messages around me that I am confused,
and even George does not
know how to answer me.
Then the Lord whispered in Luci's ear, "Be still,
my child.
Do not fear, for I will teach you how to bring honor to us
both.
First, your character must be noble – rich with dignity.
That will
make you worth more than gold, diamonds and rubies.
George must be able
to have full confidence in you: in
your loyalty, your support, and, of
course, gentle honesty.
You must never talk about him to your friends,
or
agree with negative comments from your family members.
All the days
of your life, you must bring good into his life, and
with intent, never allow
yourself to unknowingly harm him.
You must resist laziness, Luci, keeping
your hands busy with
projects for your family instead of using your credit
card.
You need to shop wisely, staying within your budget,
not being
given to impulsive purchases that waste your money.
Get up early, Luci, learn
to cook nutritious meals for George,
and eventually, for the children I will
loan to you and George.
Save your money, child, so when it is time to buy
a home,
you will not have to buy foolishly or have a huge mortgage.
Take
your savings and plant your own food so you will know
what your family eats
is nutritious, economical, and pure.
Each day work vigorously, keep your
body healthy and strong,
so you will be around a long time to serve others in
My Name.
Learn about managing portfolios so you and George will
have
something for your later years. Learn how to profit instead of
lose.
Above all, Luci, be charitable to those who have less than
you.
Do not forget my widows and orphans, child, for you are acting in
My
Name, and your heart must be open to the needy of this world.
You are my
hands, my feet, and my heart to those who are suffering.
Luci, clothe
your self with a gentle and calm spirit, and then make sure
you dress
yourself to honor George. Have a reputation for being a smart
dresser so that
other women will say, 'Luci certainly knows how to
Honor her husband! She's
such a woman of dignity and good taste!'
Child, remember: George will be
respected partly on the basis of whom
He chose to mother his children and
represent his home.
So don't be afraid to show your talents for
entrepreneurial pursuits.
I have given you talents and you must put them to
use, child.
When you speak, child, speak with wisdom you have
gleaned
from My Word. I will instruct you in the way you should go.
Watch
over the affairs of your household, and present yourself
in strength and
wisdom. I will never leave you, Luci. You are Mine!
Do not try to get by
on your charm, child, for it is deceitful; your outer
Beauty of youth will
flee as you age, so do not use it as a crutch.
Stay close to me, Luci, and
your inner beauty will shine for George and
all who know you to see. You will
be blessed if you do as I instruct.
Your children will praise you, and
their children, also, because you will
mature into a more beautiful woman
than you are today. George will love
You even more than he does now. He will
respect you, cherish you, and
protect you, as will I, for you will truly be
our woman to be praised.
Good night, My Child. Sleep peacefully, for
tomorrow your new life begins."
©2008 April Lorier (based on Proverbs 31)
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